Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments.
• Out of town travel and overtime may be required.
• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Able to learn drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintain drill accessories.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Understand the Field Accounting system and accurately complete and submit timely paperwork: drill reports, hole sheets, and a signed timecard.
• Complete Driller I training within designated period.
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• About You: Equipment operating experience is helpful (earth moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.).
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation.
• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems, desired.
• Successfully pass ATF screenings.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift 50 – 100 lbs., 30 – 40% of the time.
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions.
• Stooping and bending 30-40% of the time.
• Physical agility.

About Us

Equipment operating experience is helpful (earth moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.). Valid Driver's License with own transportation. Experience as construction laborer. Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation. Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems, desired. Successfully pass ATF screenings.